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What Can I Expect for Recovery After a Mini Tummy Tuck?

I am an avid runner (run/lift weights every day) and mother of two. I've looked into getting a mini tummy tuck (no lipo, just muscle tightening and a tiny bit of skin removal)...the lower part of my abs do not respond to exercise and I have already had an umbilical hernia repair three years ago. How much recovery time will I need before returning to running? I trained for and ran a marathon over a year ago and have kept up the routine ever since...don't want to start all over again.

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What Can I Expect for Recovery After a Mini Tummy Tuck

It takes 6 weeks for the strength of the healing wound to reach 90% of the maximum that it will attain, and by that time you should be able to be running. Your surgeon may let you start at 4 weeks if all is well. I usually let my patients walk as much as they wish using pain as the limiting factor. Good luck, thanks for your question.

Recovery After Mini Tummy Tuck

Your plastic surgeon is the best person to guide you on your recovery as techniques to vary. In general after a mini-TT, I recommend no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for approximately 4 weeks. You need to give time for your incisions to heal. Hope this helps. Dr. Basu Houston, TX

Running after Mini Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question. Your plastic surgeon will guide you during your recovery process. How soon you will be able to return to activities will depend on how you are progressing and whether or not you experience any complications. Most of my patients are not able to return to running for at least 6 weeks after surgery. Generally speaking, many patients tend to underestimate the amount of recovery time necessary after tummy tuck surgery. A few other words of advice may be helpful... more

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Most of my patients could resume a desk job in about 1 week but no heavy lifting for 8 weeks. You would probably feel like resuming running in about 4 weeks. Please let me know if you have any further questions. You can also find more information on my website. Sincerely, Gary Hall,MD

Gary Hall, MD

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Kansas City Plastic Surgeon

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